Andrea A. Valdez

Andrea Valdez, 89, of Oak Park, Illinois went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 27, 2026.

Andrea was born on November 12, 1936, in El Ranchito, Texas to Esperaza Abrego and Rafael Ysasi. In 1962 she moved to Chicago with her husband, the late Ignacio Valdez, Sr., and their young children. The family would later settle in Oak Park a few years later, where she lived until her death.

Andrea was a devoted follower of Christ and spent over 50 years active in her faith, speaking in churches and Women’s Aglow Fellowship throughout Illinois. She was a prayer warrior and part of Bethel Temple Oak Park where she actively taught Sunday School. Andrea volunteered at West Suburban Hospital, which led to a full-time job in the Atrium Cafe. Everyone at West Sub called her “Mom”. Andrea lived the example of Proverbs 31:28 “ Her children arise and called her blessed;” She consistently referred to her worn bible marked with many prayers and favorite verses.

She is preceded in death by her husband the late Ignacio Valdez Sr., two infant children both named Ricky Valdez, the late Josie Valdez and the late David Valdez. Andrea is survived by six children, Ignacio Valdez Jr., Cynthia Litwiller (Richard), Nora Ulmor (Paul), Diane Ciancanelli (John), Joy Pappas (Dean), and Moses Valdez as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren, who were the joy of her life in her later years.

The family takes great comfort in the promise of 2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the FAITH. Andrea’s earthly race is over, and she is now safely in the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ.

A celebration of her life will begin with a viewing on Thursday, October 8, 2026 from 4-8pm at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 Spring Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126. Funeral services and burial will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 11:30am at the Mount Emblem Chapel, 520 East Grand Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126.

Arrangements by Demeros Funeral and Cremation Services 847-302-7176